Truthout
Op-Ed
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“The Hunger Games”-ification of US Police and the Community
When Blacks' protests about unjust policing are met with condemnation, is that on par with “The Hunger Games”?
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Four Ways 2014 Was a Pivotal Year for the Internet
At stake is whether the internet remains a democratic, user-powered network.
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The Unspeakable in Afghanistan
2014 marks the deadliest year in Afghanistan for civilians, fighters and foreigners.
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Take the Chains Off: The Struggle for Racial Justice Continues
The call for justice is building in Black America and beyond.
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Ferguson Reverberates Around the World
The Ferguson protests seized the attention of people all over the world and gave them a sense of the unvarnished truth of Black American life.
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Anti-Black Racism and the Task of White Anti-Racists in This Historic Moment
Anti-racists must generate positive identities rooted in challenging, not sidestepping, structural oppression.
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The Invasion of Panama and the Proclamation of a Lone Superpower Above the Law
The US military aggression in Panama showed it was free to do whatever it wanted, whenever it wanted.
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William Rivers Pitt | The Beginning of the End of the Cold War
The generations-old war against Cuba - which Castro won hands down - appears to be coming to an end.
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Why There’s No Ebola Vaccine
“If you fit into the right market demographic and can afford to pay, you get the goods. If not, tough luck.”
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Your Holiday Guide to Avoiding Slave Labor
The easiest way to ensure that your gifts were ethically produced is to buy locally.